FERN Talks & EatsMon. Nov. 3, 6:30pmThe Food & Environment Reporting Network is a non-profit news organization that supports and produces journalism in underreported areas of food, agriculture, and environmental health. Join them at this Brooklyn event to hear the writers speak alongside chefs while you enjoy live music, drinks, and small plates. For more information, click here.

Five Boroughs Food Talk: Jewish FoodTues. Nov. 4, 7:30pmThis panel of Jewish food experts & enthusiasts (including the Curator of Culinary Programs at the Tenement Museum and author of 97 Orchard St. as well as the owner of the famous Zabar's) will discuss the importance and influence of the cuisine. For more information, click here.

Out to SeeWeekends in NovemberHead down to the South Street Seaport this weekend (and every weekend in November) for this festival celebrating local business, art, music, food and craft. You can enjoy a Maker Gallery, an Artisan market, pop-up galleries, performances, live music, and more! For more information, click here.

Holiday Hodgepodge @ Brooklyn BreweryWed. Nov. 5, 8pmPanicked about what to cook for the holidays? Join this event at the Brooklyn Brewery to listen to a panel of experts explain the basics of holiday meal prep. You'll even taste samples of all of the dishes prepared. For more information, click here.